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A golden seated statue of a figure in a meditative pose with one hand raised in blessing, adorned with a yellow and white flower garland, red roses at the lap, a red-and-gold turban-like headband and a gold necklace, sits before a dark black stone lingam with a silver tripundra marking and a yellow flower garland. Behind it are orange and red draped cloths, a gilded arch frame, and a decorated kalasha pot holding a ceremonial drum and a staff. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames flank the base, and white flowers are scattered on the red platform. Dark statues stand at the right edge. No living people are visible.

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